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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.74, 1,637.74 and 572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.74, 1,637.74 and 572.46 is: 857.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.74 : 1,637.74 = 572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.74/1,637.74 = 572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.74x = 1,637.74 × 572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.74x = 937,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,540.64/1,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.97

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